Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-10-05
UNION COUNTY PAIR.

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TO the most successful three days
fair ever held in this section Of the
country. Wednesday morning, the
18th, dawned upon a cloudy and
most unpromising sky, but at the
approach of meridian, old Sol came
forth, full orbed, and smiled in mild
autumnal loveliness the remainder
Of the day. AT the opening exercis-
es, the eloquent invocation by Rev.
l.. P. Sabin was followed by a most
able address on the subject Of agri-
culture by Hon. J. A. Wallace, who
proved himself capable Of stepping
from the forum Of legal lore upon
the stage Of agriculture, the worlds
great panacea for idleness. Hon.
K. G. Ericsson who had been invited
to speak on the occasion, was not
well, and w. H. H. Fate supplied
his place, making an eloquent adj
dress. Mrs. Woodbridge, the emf
nent temperance worker from OHIO,
| whose services had been secured by
the w. CT u, failed to be on time,
but the loss was made good by the
juvenile band, led by Misses Jennie
Bovee and Jennie Blair in their
marching song, "Under the Banner
Of Temperance"
The Elk Point Military Band, un-
der the leadership Of Geo. Stephen
son, furnished music each day and
added much to the spirit and enjoy
mcnt Of the occasion. And right
here let me say that the citizens Of
our town feel a just pride in this Or
ganizntion containing some talented
artists that would do honor to any
band. Their classic renderings were
greeted with rounds Of applause
and complimentary remarks for
each member. Many thanks, gem
tlemen.
The names of many persons Of
note in this county might be men,
toned, but space forbids. Briefly
we mention Rev. Geo. W. Freeman,
Rev. M. Miller, Rev. Father Muir
phey, Rev. Mickey, of N. B., Judge
kiplinger, Judge Blair, Duncan
Ross. Adam Scott, Matthew Turbitt,
etc. A visit to Floral Hall showed
the grandest display of beautiful
flowers arranged by the ladies, OF
wreaths. arches and boquets in end
less profusion. The principal floral
exhibitors were Mrs. A. o. Rings
rud, Mrs. J. r. Kent and Mrs. w.
Fisk. The exhibition of fine art
and needle work, in kensington, che
nile and ribbon embroidery was of
high character and very beautiful.
The elaborate display by Miss Ellie
Doane, of Elk Point, commanded
the highest award and does that
lady great credit when it is known
that the contest in this class was
very exciting. Mrs. Julia Chapman
of Canton, Oak, hung up some sam
pies of the same work. The display
in patch work quilts i'll log cabin,
album and crazy work was very
great, and we must mention Mrs. l..
p, Sabin, Mrs. L. G. Joy, Mrs. O. r.
Spencer, Miss Rena Hasson and
Miss May Comfy.
The exhibition of cereals was yer,
abundant. Squashes of the MAN.
moth class, weighing AS pounds,
were only equalled by the pump
kins and potatoes. A novel exhibit
ton was a frame surrounding twen-
ty-six varieties of wood grown on
the farm of o. r. Spenser, a promi-
nent farmer here. At three o'clock
the surging crowd upon the grounds
was invited to the amphitheater to
witness a speed contest-a pony race
provided by the active and efficient
assistant secretary and superinten-
dent of the speed programme, DR..
w. J. Comfy, who was everywhere to
be seen. To the affable gentleman
and president of the society, T.. G.
Joy, is due a need of praise for his
untiring efforts and unselish behav-
jor from first to last, showing him
self always active, always willing
and always anxious to do just what
was right, and for the interest of the
society. 1t would be hard to find
his equal for the place. anywhere.
Assistant Secretary T.. nj. Cummins
was the busy man. His quick eye
and nimble fingers, selling tickets
and making entries, dong two mems
work, ut once showed himself equal
to any emergency, and a box full Of
"the root of all evil" closed his Ia
bors of brain and hand. Many
thanks are due to the ladies who
acted as judges-Mrs. G. r. Free
man. Mrs. w. J. Comfy and Mrs. j.
+. Reid-for the business manner
in which they accomplished their
labor Of comforting deserved p-emi-
ums; and also ~ Mrs. 4. G. Jov.